We are very grateful to Richard Soden, Esq. of Goodwin Procter for volunteering at the Clearinghouse this past year through the Access to Justice Fellows Program. Even though his “term” as a fellow has ended, Richard will continue to be …
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Congrats to the winner of our online trivia contest, Ellie Hertzberg! She will be taking home a new iPad mini. The contest was held in the 25 days leading up to the 25th Annual Meeting, with a new question posted …
This year’s annual meeting was a resounding success, raising more funds to support pro bono legal services than ever before. Area law firms, corporations and individuals contributed $137,000 to the Lawyers Clearinghouse cause, shattering last year’s record of $106,000 and …
In case you missed our 25th Annual Meeting, here’s a copy of our history that was printed in the program booklet. Celebrating 25 years of pro bono legal services for nonprofits and homeless individuals The Lawyers Clearinghouse has been bringing …
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These photos tell the story of three homeless clients and three volunteer lawyers who were brought together on April 5 through our bi-monthly Massachusetts Legal Clinics for the Homeless. The clinic is designed to provide legal assistance for those who …
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Contestants of our first-ever online trivia contest will have 25 chances to win an iPad mini in a 25-day competition that will commemorate the 25-year history of the Lawyers Clearinghouse. The contest is meant to be a fun way for …
Featuring a sleek new layout, a blog-like news page and an interactive calendar of events, the new Lawyers Clearinghouse website is designed to be more user-friendly for those who use our services or volunteer with us. Take some time to …
The original version of this article appeared in the “Nonprofit 411” section of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network newsletter. Nonprofits are particularly vulnerable to legal trouble despite their good intentions. Operating on shoe-string budgets and allocating limited resources often means simple …
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Congratulations to our vice president, Nancy Blueweiss, for being named one of the 2013 “In-House Leaders in Law” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly! The annual award goes to corporate in-house lawyers who are “leaders in the community, forward thinkers and best …
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